Ashtead vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Which is better to live in? Distance: 3.1 miles apart.
The verdict
Property in Tadworth And Epsom Downs is about 16% cheaper on average. Ashtead has the lower crime rate of the two. For families, Ashtead edges ahead on school quality.
Avg House Price
Ashtead
£694,684
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£598,113
Crime Rate
Ashtead
56.0
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
60.3
Top-Two School Inspection Bands
Ashtead
100.0%
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
83.3%
Avg Download Speed
Ashtead
369.9
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
347.4
EPC Rating
Ashtead
67.9
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
69.4
Median Income
Ashtead
£37,374
Tadworth and Epsom Downs
£38,744
House Prices (2025)
Most affordable in South EastThe average house price in Tadworth And Epsom Downs is £598,113, which is 16% less than Ashtead at £694,684. The most affordable entry point in Ashtead is a flat at £331,010, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs it is a flat at £332,546.
Average Price by Property Type (2025)
Biggest gap: terraced homes are 39% pricier in Ashtead (£606,447 vs £435,744).
Price Trend (11 Years)
Over the last 9 years, Ashtead prices grew faster — 17% vs 14%.
Crime & Safety
Safest in South EastCrime is lower in Ashtead (56 per 1,000) compared to Tadworth And Epsom Downs (60.3 per 1,000), a 8% difference. The most common crime category in Ashtead is violent-crime, while in Tadworth And Epsom Downs it is violent-crime.
Crime Rate by Category (per 1,000 residents)
Both towns share the same top crime category: violent crime.
Schools & Education
Best for schools in South EastAshtead has 100% of schools in the top two inspection bands, compared to 83.3% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Ashtead has 6 schools in total, while Tadworth And Epsom Downs has 7.
Ashtead School Inspection Breakdown
100% of 6 schools (5 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
Tadworth and Epsom Downs School Inspection Breakdown
83.3% of 7 schools (6 primary, 1 secondary) sit in the top two inspection bands.
| Metric | Ashtead | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Total Schools | 6 | 7 |
| Primary | 5 | 6 |
| Secondary | 1 | 1 |
| % Top two bands | 100% | 83.3% |
Broadband & Connectivity
Ashtead offers faster average downloads at 369.9 Mbps, compared to 347.4 Mbps in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Superfast coverage (30 Mbps+) reaches 97.4% of premises in Ashtead and 93% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Gigabit availability stands at 69.4% in Ashtead and 64.7% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Ashtead is the faster of the two by 6% on average download speed (370 vs 347 Mbps).
Energy Efficiency & Running Costs
Homes in Tadworth And Epsom Downs are more energy-efficient on average, with an EPC score of 69.4 (band C) versus 67.9 (band C) in Ashtead. Estimated annual energy costs average £1,489 in Ashtead and £1,330 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. 55% of homes in Ashtead have an EPC rating of C or above, compared to 62% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
Tadworth And Epsom Downs has more energy-efficient housing — 62% reach band C or above, vs 55% in the other.
Demographics & Economy
Median household income is £38,743.5 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs and £37,374 in Ashtead. The median age is 47.8 in Ashtead and 45.3 in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Employment rates stand at 58.5% in Ashtead and 60.5% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs. Owner-occupancy is 73.2% in Ashtead versus 72.2% in Tadworth And Epsom Downs.
| Indicator | Ashtead | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,830 | 27,095 |
| Median Age | 47.8 | 45.3 |
| Median Household Income | £37,374 | £38,743.5 |
| Employment Rate | 58.5% | 60.5% |
| Owner Occupied | 73.2% | 72.2% |
| Degree-Level Qualified | 43.1% | 41.7% |
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